How Do You Create An Ad Hoc Network?
Ad hoc networks are temporary wireless networks that allow two computers to share files and an Internet connection. Computers can create a wireless network without the need for a router, especially for a quick network setup. Any computer with a wireless card can connect to one central computer, which acts like a router. Ad hoc networks can be secured with passwords to prevent outside access. Windows provides users with a quick way to create ad hoc networks and share their Internet connections in the process. Select your central computer. This computer must remain on at all times in order for other computers to connect to the ad hoc network. Click “Start” and press “Connect To.” Choose “Show All Connections.” If you don’t see “Connect To,” go to “Control Panel” and select “Network Connections.” Click “Set up a connection or network” for Vista operating systems. Choose “Set up an ad hoc network” and click “Next.” Follow the steps in the network creation wizard to create your network. For
